Calendar

Apr
28
Sat
2018
Super TSB 2018 @ Next Level
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – Apr 29 @ 12:00 am

Games: Dragon Ball FighterZ, Guilty Gear Xrd REV2, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, VSAV

Pre-registration only, deadline April 24

May
3
Thu
2018
SPRING PLAY: NYC Game Expo + Afterparty @ Microsoft
May 3 @ 6:00 pm

100 games. 800 players. 1 night. And pizza. Join us for our next big Expo on May 3rd at Microsoft!

Over 200 game developers will be showing off their latest games one-on-one to a crowd of 800 people. For developers, this is a great opportunity to show off their games (finished or unfinished) and get direct feedback from players. For everyone else, it’s a unique opportunity to try out the biggest collection of games made in and around NYC all in one place. Each game gets its own booth as players meet the developers and try out their games. Throw pizza into the mix and you get Playcrafting’s biggest event!

May
4
Fri
2018
Friday WFGC Training Sessions @ Encore E-Sports Lounge
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – May 5 @ 2:00 am

Training session hosted by Westchester Fighting Game Community at Encore E-Sports.

Console: PS4

Games: Dragonball FighterZ, Street Fighter Arcade Edition, Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite, BlazBlue, Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Xrd2, Skull Girls, and more

Cost: $10 for the entire session (come and go) or $5 an hour

Links:
Directions

Discord

May
9
Wed
2018
Info Session & Mini Expo: Learn Unity in 8 Weeks – Playcrafting @ Microsoft
May 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Info session & mini expo for Playcrafting’s upcoming Learn Unity in 8 Weeks course.

Learn everything you need to know about our upcoming course and play games built with Unity and meet former Playcrafting students. In the course, you’ll create 4 games in 8 weeks. No coding experience necessary. Students are required to bring a laptop with Unity installed. The software can be downloaded for free online. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to build your game idea in Unity and export it to the platform of your choice.

May
11
Fri
2018
Friday WFGC Training Sessions @ Encore E-Sports Lounge
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – May 12 @ 2:00 am

Training session hosted by Westchester Fighting Game Community at Encore E-Sports.

Console: PS4

Games: Dragonball FighterZ, Street Fighter Arcade Edition, Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite, BlazBlue, Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Xrd2, Skull Girls, and more

Cost: $10 for the entire session (come and go) or $5 an hour

Links:
Directions

Discord

May
18
Fri
2018
Friday WFGC Training Sessions @ Encore E-Sports Lounge
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – May 19 @ 2:00 am

Training session hosted by Westchester Fighting Game Community at Encore E-Sports.

Console: PS4

Games: Dragonball FighterZ, Street Fighter Arcade Edition, Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite, BlazBlue, Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Xrd2, Skull Girls, and more

Cost: $10 for the entire session (come and go) or $5 an hour

Links:
Directions

Discord

May
25
Fri
2018
Friday WFGC Training Sessions @ Encore E-Sports Lounge
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – May 26 @ 2:00 am

Training session hosted by Westchester Fighting Game Community at Encore E-Sports.

Console: PS4

Games: Dragonball FighterZ, Street Fighter Arcade Edition, Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite, BlazBlue, Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Xrd2, Skull Girls, and more

Cost: $10 for the entire session (come and go) or $5 an hour

Links:
Directions

Discord

Jun
1
Fri
2018
Friday WFGC Training Sessions @ Encore E-Sports Lounge
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 2:00 am

Training session hosted by Westchester Fighting Game Community at Encore E-Sports.

Console: PS4

Games: Dragonball FighterZ, Street Fighter Arcade Edition, Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite, BlazBlue, Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Xrd2, Skull Girls, and more

Cost: $10 for the entire session (come and go) or $5 an hour

Links:
Directions

Discord

Jun
12
Tue
2018
Demo & Play: NYC Games Showcase @ Microsoft
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Live game demos. Playtime. Pizza.

Playcrafting is the place to see and play the newest independent games being made in New York and meet the people who built them. Join us to watch developers show off their latest games and describe the process of making them. Be among the first to play some of the most innovative games to come out of New York’s vibrant community of game developers. 

Join our community of game developers, designers, creatives, investors and more building across multiple platforms and genres. Enjoy complimentary pizza as you meet the developers and network with game professionals from throughout our local community. Hope you can make it!

Jul
20
Fri
2018
Defend the North 2018 @ Crowne Plaza White Plains-Downtown (White Plains, NY)
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

On July 20th, 21st and 22nd, the Crowne Plaza Hotel will open its doors to welcome the Fighting Game Community Defend The North (DTN2018), a major fighting game tournament.

New York City consists of a diverse gaming community that has grown substantially over the previous years. As you may know, New York City is a tourist attraction and we believe that it can be a great destination for gamers who travel to these tournaments year round. DTN2018 will provide a venue that will advertise to players and spectators of all levels.

Both players and spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive fighting gameplay as well as additional events that will occur simultaneously. They will also enjoy the opportunity to play and watch the best of the East Coast, as we try to defend our home court.

Games:
Street Fighter 5
Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite
Tekken 7
Injustice 2
Dragon Ball FighterZ
BlazBlue Tag Battle
Guilty Gear xrd Rev2
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Pokken Tournament DX
Gears of War 4
Fortnite Battle Royale
For Honor
& more!

Venue Fees:
Online Pre registration February 26th – June 29th : $40

Online Pre registration June 22nd – July 13th: $50

Onsite Registration Friday July 20th: $60

Casual / Spectator Pass to play games and attend other non-tournament games – $30 for all 3 days

FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252151858657872/

Jul
21
Sat
2018
Defend the North 2018 @ Crowne Plaza White Plains-Downtown (White Plains, NY)
Jul 21 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

On July 20th, 21st and 22nd, the Crowne Plaza Hotel will open its doors to welcome the Fighting Game Community Defend The North (DTN2018), a major fighting game tournament.

New York City consists of a diverse gaming community that has grown substantially over the previous years. As you may know, New York City is a tourist attraction and we believe that it can be a great destination for gamers who travel to these tournaments year round. DTN2018 will provide a venue that will advertise to players and spectators of all levels.

Both players and spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive fighting gameplay as well as additional events that will occur simultaneously. They will also enjoy the opportunity to play and watch the best of the East Coast, as we try to defend our home court.

Games:
Street Fighter 5
Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite
Tekken 7
Injustice 2
Dragon Ball FighterZ
BlazBlue Tag Battle
Guilty Gear xrd Rev2
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Pokken Tournament DX
Gears of War 4
Fortnite Battle Royale
For Honor
& more!

Venue Fees:
Online Pre registration February 26th – June 29th : $40

Online Pre registration June 22nd – July 13th: $50

Onsite Registration Friday July 20th: $60

Casual / Spectator Pass to play games and attend other non-tournament games – $30 for all 3 days

FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252151858657872/

Jul
22
Sun
2018
Defend the North 2018 @ Crowne Plaza White Plains-Downtown (White Plains, NY)
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

On July 20th, 21st and 22nd, the Crowne Plaza Hotel will open its doors to welcome the Fighting Game Community Defend The North (DTN2018), a major fighting game tournament.

New York City consists of a diverse gaming community that has grown substantially over the previous years. As you may know, New York City is a tourist attraction and we believe that it can be a great destination for gamers who travel to these tournaments year round. DTN2018 will provide a venue that will advertise to players and spectators of all levels.

Both players and spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive fighting gameplay as well as additional events that will occur simultaneously. They will also enjoy the opportunity to play and watch the best of the East Coast, as we try to defend our home court.

Games:
Street Fighter 5
Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite
Tekken 7
Injustice 2
Dragon Ball FighterZ
BlazBlue Tag Battle
Guilty Gear xrd Rev2
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Pokken Tournament DX
Gears of War 4
Fortnite Battle Royale
For Honor
& more!

Venue Fees:
Online Pre registration February 26th – June 29th : $40

Online Pre registration June 22nd – July 13th: $50

Onsite Registration Friday July 20th: $60

Casual / Spectator Pass to play games and attend other non-tournament games – $30 for all 3 days

FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252151858657872/

Aug
11
Sat
2018
Play NYC @ The Manhattan Center
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Play NYC is New York’s premier dedicated game convention for creators and players alike. Featuring the latest releases from studios large and small, and from developers old and new, Play NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only the Big Apple can.

In 2017, the first-ever Play NYC convention brought two packed days and nights of games, panels and networking events to Manhattan’s landmark concert venue, Terminal 5 – uniting developers, players and industry pros at a games event like no other.

Aug
12
Sun
2018
Play NYC @ The Manhattan Center
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Play NYC is New York’s premier dedicated game convention for creators and players alike. Featuring the latest releases from studios large and small, and from developers old and new, Play NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only the Big Apple can.

In 2017, the first-ever Play NYC convention brought two packed days and nights of games, panels and networking events to Manhattan’s landmark concert venue, Terminal 5 – uniting developers, players and industry pros at a games event like no other.

Sep
27
Thu
2018
Demo & Play: NYC Game Night @ Alley FiDi
Sep 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Live game demos. Playtime. Pizza.

Playcrafting is the place to see and play the newest independent games being made in New York and meet the people who built them. Join us to watch developers show off their latest games and describe the process of making them. Be among the first to play some of the most innovative games to come out of New York’s vibrant community of game developers.

Join our community of game developers, designers, creatives, investors and more building across multiple platforms and genres. Enjoy complimentary pizza as you meet the developers and network with game professionals from throughout our local community. Hope you can make it!

For Attendees:

You must register on Eventbrite. Please include the first name, last name and email of each person you are registering (including yourself) when you RSVP so we can add you to our guest list for the evening. All names must be on the list to get past building security.

Oct
20
Sat
2018
East Coast Throwdown @ Crowne Plaza Fairfield
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – Oct 21 @ 10:00 pm

East Coast Throwdown is an annual 2-day Fighting Game Community event & tournament series hosted by LI Joe, SweetJohnnyCage, and RVRSL.

Games: Dragon Ball FighterZ, Tekken 7, Street Fighter V, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, Injustice 2, Guilty Gear Xrd REV2, Marvel vs Capcom Infinite

Registration fees:
Early Bird registration ends May 13 – $40

Normal registration May 14 – Sept. 2: $50

Late registration Sept. 2 – Oct. 7: $60

On-site registration: $75

Spectator pass: $20

FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2196583897244681/

Nov
29
Thu
2018
Demo & Play: NYC Game Night @ Alley FiDi
Nov 29 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Live game demos. Playtime. Pizza.

Playcrafting is the place to see and play the newest independent games being made in New York and meet the people who built them. Join us to watch developers show off their latest games and describe the process of making them. Be among the first to play some of the most innovative games to come out of New York’s vibrant community of game developers.

Join our community of game developers, designers, creatives, investors and more building across multiple platforms and genres. Enjoy complimentary pizza as you meet the developers and network with game professionals from throughout our local community. Hope you can make it!

For Attendees:

You must register on Eventbrite. Please include the first name, last name and email of each person you are registering (including yourself) when you RSVP so we can add you to our guest list for the evening. All names must be on the list to get past building security.

Dec
7
Fri
2018
NYXL Shop Free Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Release Party @ NYXL Shop
Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Welcome to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate release party at the NYXL pop-up shop in Brooklyn! It’s an honor to work alongside an Overwatch League team to bring events like this to the Tristate Smash community. Let’s let them know exactly how awesome our scene is!

Come drop in any time after 2 pm on the day the game drops to get matches in on one of the 15+ consoles (or bring your own!) to start learning the new game alongside some of NYC’s best players–or just to have fun!

We’ll be giving away cool merch all day, especially to those who unlock characters on the systems ?

If you’re in or around the Brooklyn area, you’re definitely not gonna want to miss this one!

Please don’t hesitate to contact me (Max Krchmar) with any questions or concerns.

Thank you, and hope to see you there!

Feb
2
Sat
2019
WINTER PLAY: NYC Game Expo! @ Microsoft
Feb 2 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Video games are taking over the Microsoft office in Times Square for an all-out Expo celebrating local developers! Join us for a day of games, pizza and fun. All ages are welcome. We hope you can join us for our biggest seasonal gathering!

Over 100 game developers will be showing off their latest games one-on-one to a crowd of up to 1000 people. For developers, this is a great opportunity to show off their games (finished or unfinished) and get direct feedback from players. For everyone else, it’s a unique opportunity to try out the biggest collection of games made in and around NYC all in one place. More games being added daily.

For Attendees:

Thanks to our sponsor Microsoft (@MSFTReactor), this Expo will be free for all attendees!

You must register on Eventbrite. Please include your first and last name when you RSVP. Your name must be on the list to get past building security. If you’re registering multiple tickets, make sure you enter a name for each ticket when prompted to as all guests must RSVP on their own in order to get each name on the list at the door.

For Developers:

We are now accepting submissions for this event. Please fill out the online form and we’ll be in touch: http://bit.ly/ExpoDevelopers

What to Bring

– A government-issued photo ID.

What NOT to Bring

– Large fabric items (stuffed animals, couches, etc.)
– External speakers.
– Fake (or real) weaponry of any kind.
– Confetti/glitter/etc that makes a mess.
– Anything that can’t be carried in a regular elevator.
– Anything that can’t be easily transported through narrow corridors. There are some tight spots in the building.
– Smoke machines, strobe lights, disco balls.
– Anything dangerous or threatening (everyone has to go through Microsoft security).
– Anything that would be inappropriate for kids to interact with.

In the interest of fostering an inclusive and safe environment at all of our events, our Code of Conduct will be enforced.

Mar
28
Thu
2019
WOMEN IN GAMES: A Celebration! @ Microsoft Flagship Store
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Playcrafting’s 3rd annual celebration of women in the game industry!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to present a special event featuring an all-women lineup of developers presenting their games, plus a panel of pros talking about inclusivity for women in the games industry. After the panel, attendees will have a chance to play each game with the developers behind them and connect with our panelists.

The evening may be a celebration of women in games, but all genders are encouraged to join. Children are welcome to attend as well but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Hope you can make it!

In the interest of fostering an inclusive and safe environment at all of our events, our Code of Conduct will be enforced.

Visit us at playcrafting.com | Tweet us at @Playcrafting #WomenInGames #WomensHistoryMonth

Mar
30
Sat
2019
Quarterly Rapport 5 : Fighting Game Tournament & Fest @ Eternal Life Christian Center
Mar 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 pm

==Links==========================================
Brackets: smash.gg/qr5
Schedule: i.imgur.com/6QlvYCR.png
Stream 1: TBA
Stream 2: TBA
Stream 3: TBA

Previous Event: facebook.com/events/1191237584278372

==Preregistration===================================
Early / Online Venue Fee: $10
Late / Door Venue Fee: $15

Preregistration closes March 24 at 11:59pm

==Schedule======================================
Registration cutoff is 15 MINUTES before the posted start time below. These cutoff/start times will be strictly enforced. Tell a TO if there is a chance you’ll be even slightly late. We have a lot to do in one day. All times EST / UTC-5

Event & Stream Schedules:

11:00 Venue opens
11:30
12:00 SSBM Teams Starts
12:30
13:00 SSB64 Teams Starts
13:30 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
14:00 3rd Strike and RoA Teams Starts
14:30
15:00 SSBM Singles Starts
15:30 Skullgirls and SSB64 Singles Starts
16:00 Dragon Ball FighterZ
16:30 RoA Singles Starts
17:00 SFV Singles Starts
17:30

==Events & Rules==================================
Street Fighter V (PS4) – $10 entry
Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4) – $10 entry
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (PS4) – $10 entry
Skullgirls 2nd Encore (PS4) – $10 entry
Super Smash Bros (N64) – $10 entry
Super Smash Bros Teams (N64) – $10 per team
Smash Bros Melee (GC) – $10 entry
Smash Bros Melee Teams (GC) – $10 per team

–>Side Events
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (PS4) – $5 entry
Rivals of Aether (PC) – $5 entry
Rivals of Aether Teams (PC) – $10 per team

–>Additional Rules
BYOC: you are responsible for bringing your own controller, which must be legal for tournament play. If you are unsure, talk to the organizers before the day of the event.

Gentlemen’s Agreement: two players may agree to play on any available stage

Wobbling is legal, and capped at 300%.

KJ64 is legal as a Counterpick in SSBM Teams

No Grab n Go Clause: players cannot control their partner’s character by any means or touch their teammate’s controller

NJzGrimiest Clause: players with a history of pausing intentionally lose the current game on a pause, not a stock

Splitting the pot is not permitted unless the TOs deem it to be necessary due to time or venue limitations

==Venue=========================================
ELCC – 322 Franklin Blvd Somerset NJ 08873
Venue’s food stand will be open the day of the event. Parking available.

==Mission Statement===============================
“NJ’s 1v1 communities are in a state of constant separation, split between North & South, or NYC & Philly, or several events on the same day. The goal of this series is to set aside a few times a year to come together as a state. A full day to meet new opponents, see old friends, train with others and, above all else: compete” -The TOs

==Sponsors=======================================

Jun
9
Sun
2019
NYXL Rooftop Watch Party @ VERSA NYC
Jun 9 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Love gaming, Overwatch, or rooftop parties? This is definitely the event for you.

NYXL, the professional esports team representing New York in the Overwatch League, is hosting its first every Rooftop Bar Watch party at VERSA NYC. Join us on June 9th from 2PM-6PM as we cheer on our favorite New York team against our Season 1 rivals, the London Spitfire.

That’s not all – There will also be gaming setups available for freeplay, Summer-esque party games, and NYXL themed food & drinks. All ages are welcome.
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➤ GET TICKETS: events.nyxl.gg/watchparty/fbeventpage
➤ TICKET PRICE: $15 GA, $45 VIP
➤ DATE: Sunday, June 9th
➤ TIME: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
➤ WHERE: Versa NYC – Rooftop Bar
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Sponsored by:

Raynor Gaming

Jun
13
Thu
2019
NYC3 – The State of Gaming in New York City @ Xandr
Jun 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Seattle? Montreal? Why is E3 held in Los Angeles? Those places hardly compare to New York City, the mecca of innovative creators, risk takers, and go getters. Diversity, technology, and art all intersect and thrive in this magical place; so why is New York often cast to the side within the gaming industry? Why aren’t we recognized more for the cultural impacts our major players make?

Join us as we delve into the complex realities of New York City’s gaming industry. From the five boroughs and beyond, we’ll discuss what it is like for developers, players, and publishers to work, thrive, and succeed in the greatest city in the world.

Panelists TBA.